U.S. Suspends Mexican Avocado Imports

The transcript discusses the threat to a plant safety adviser and the unexpected suspension of avocado shipments on the eve of the Super Bowl, a major sales opportunity for Mexican growers. Despite the suspension, game day avocado consumption was unaffected as shipments had already been sent. Concerns included diseased avocados and the dangers posed by drug cartel turf battles.

What was the impact of the suspension on guacamole orders for game day?

What dangers were posed to avocado growers according to the text?